Today in Pro Wrestling History (October 1): The Destruction Crew Wins the Gold

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On October 1st, 1989, in Rochester, Minnesota, The Destruction Crew, comprising Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom, clinched a significant victory by defeating Greg Gagne and Paul Diamond in the finals of a tournament.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (October 1): The Destruction Crew Wins the Gold

The Destruction Crew, comprising Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom, clinched a significant victory by defeating Greg Gagne and Paul Diamond in the finals of a tournament.

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This win earned them the vacated AWA World Tag Team Championship, marking a pivotal moment in their wrestling careers within the American Wrestling Association.

The championship had been left without holders, prompting the organization to set up a tournament to crown new champions.

Following their triumph, the duo was interviewed by Eric Bischoff, who was an announcer and interviewer for the AWA at the time.

Learn more about this formidable duo and their dangerous finishing move, the Shaker Heights Spike during their time in the WWE as the Beverly Brothers, in our article: Shaker Heights Spike: A Finisher That Damaged Lives.

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